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Scientists Find Terrifying New Species of Pterosaur
March 23, 2025, 11:22 pm EDT
Scientists in Argentina have made an amazing discovery.
This Is What Hot Drinks And Alcohol Do To A Cold Body
March 23, 2025, 11:08 pm EDT
Do you opt for a hot chocolate, warm tea or a nip of spirits on a cold day? Are these drinks actually doing anything to warm you? Here’s what’s happening inside the body when you take a sip.
Gel Film Can Pluck Water from Desert Air
March 23, 2025, 11:06 pm EDT
Scientists and engineers have created an inexpensive product that they say is simple for anyone to use who needs access to clean drinking water.
Hidden for Centuries, Revealed by 'Lasers in the Sky'
March 23, 2025, 11:00 pm EDT
Scientists who peered through the Amazon forest canopy with lasers in helicopters have discovered evidence that an ancient civilization was much more advanced than had been thought.
Why Static Electricity Is Worse In Winter
March 23, 2025, 10:32 pm EDT
Static shock is very common in cold weather. Frizzy hair on end or zaps to the hands seem to happen more often in winter. Here’s why and how you can keep it from happening.
Could This New Spray Be The End Of Spoiled, Wasted Fruits And Vegetables?
March 22, 2025, 1:00 am EDT
A researcher from rice university has developed a new, egg-based coating meant to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
Darwin200 Sails Through Time To Inspire Conservation
March 22, 2025, 12:56 am EDT
Stewart McPherson heads a group of dedicated scientists who are retracing Charles Darwin's historic sailing voyage around the world, making groundbreaking discoveries along the way.
Mysterious Fossil Find On California Beach Sparks Internet Investigation
March 22, 2025, 12:50 am EDT
A group of mysterious, ancient marine fossils was visible on a stretch of beach in Central California thanks to an extremely low tide.
U.S. Scientists Make Massive Breakthrough In Nuclear Fusion
March 22, 2025, 12:39 am EDT
The Department of Energy announced on Tuesday that a team of U.S. scientists made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion, creating net energy gain in an experiment for the first time ever.
Length Of Evacuation Time Varies In Disasters
March 21, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A new analysis used census data and computer modeling to estimate how long evacuations could last in certain areas. They say the research looks at the costly human impact of weather disasters including hurricanes, floods and wildfires, and could help improve planning for disasters.